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The Talon

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The Talon

Senior Allie Cunyus celebrates a point at a home game against Coppell high school. Talon photo by Chad Byrd.

Perdue Returns To Push Varsity Into Area

November 3, 2017

By Jacob Richman Two weeks ago, the varsity volleyball team was worrying how they would survive the playoffs without their kills and digs leader. Now, they are preparing for their Area playoff match...

Brianna Farias is provided water by an athletic trainer and her dad after her run. Talon Photo by Ali Nosrat

Cross Country makes Back to Back Appearance at State

October 27, 2017

By Jacob Richman and Caeden SargentFreshman Brianna Farias and back to back state runner senior Henos Anerbrhan qualified for the UIL Region II State Cross Country Meet in Austin.Farias finished the regional...

Senior front ensemble captain, James Camp, performs at the Desoto Marching Competition. The band placed third for the second consecutive year. Talon photo by Ali Nosrat

Arabian Nights Wins Third

October 26, 2017

The Golden Eagle Band placed third for the second consecutive year at the Desoto Marching Contest. Their show, Arabian Nights, features the classic song of the same name from the movie Aladdin. The...

Seniors Jordan Wander and Nic smith embrace after a 42-37 victory over W.T. White, ending a 21-game losing streak. Talon photo by Daphne Lynd

Football Snaps 2-Year Losing Streak

October 18, 2017

Seniors Jordan Wander and Nic Smith embraced on the field with tears in their eyes after their victory as varsity football players, but this win goes beyond one football game."Its the best feeling I've...

Losing streak remains entact after varsity's 56-34 loss to Jesuit. Talon photo by  Ali Nosrat

The Eagles Fall to Jesuit

October 12, 2017

By Caeden Sargent Richardson (0-5) fell to Jesuit (1-4) 56-34 in a bottom of the district showdown. The Eagles started off hot by recovering a turnover on the opening kickoff and scoring in the first...

Senior Alex Sarathy celebrates a point against Lake Highlands. Talon photo by Jacob Richman Photo credit: Jacob Richman

Varsity Volleyball Moves to Second in District with Win Against Lake Highlands

September 28, 2017

By Jacob Richman Varsity volleyball beat Lake Highlands in a battle for second place in district 9-6A. Richardson won 3-1 behind junior Natalie Perdues' 19 kills and senior Alex Sarathys' career high...

Junior Micheal Gilmer breaks down for a tackle in the second half of the Modlohian game, "I was feeling like I really needed to make that tackle to help the team- it was quterback scramble on third down" Gilmer said.

Varsity Football Continues Skid with 40-13 Loss to Midlothian

September 11, 2017

BY JACOB RICHMAN The football team fell to Midlothian 40-13 in another one-sided non-district game continuing an 18-game skid for the program. An early 79 yard touchdown by Midlothian's Austen Thomas...

Junior Logan Sawyer looks downfield in varsity's 48-6 loss to Naaman Forest. Photo by Madi Staggenborg

Déjà vu Against Naaman Forest

September 5, 2017

After a 48-6 loss to Naaman Forest, second year Coach Greg Pels is still looking for his first win as Richardson's head coach. Varsity went in hoping to forget last seasons' 26-0 defeat to Naaman Forest...

Freshman Luke Mulvey came in at the top of the fifth inning with two outs, losing 5-0. Photo by Chad Byrd

Baseball Clinches Playoff Berth

April 28, 2017

By Jacob Richman On the same night the baseball players suffered a 5-0 loss to Coppell, they clinched the final playoff spot in district 9-6A with WT White falling to Lake Highlands. After the Eagles...

Junior Shiko Kimyanjui swims the freestyle race during the mesquite swim meet at dusk

Swim Season Ends With a Wave of Good News

March 10, 2017

By Kazi Nassif The swimming season came to an end at regionals late last month, but the season marked significant progress for the program, with 18 swimmers advancing to regionals. Senior Jose...

The Eagles finished their 2016-2017 season with an overall record of 19-12 and a district record of 9-5. They were eliminated in the first round of the playoffs in a 74-57 loss to South Garland. Richardson stands as the only team to have beaten state qualifiers, Skyline. Photo by Madi Staggenborg

Eagles Drop Out of Playoffs Despite Encouraging Season

March 7, 2017

By Jacob Richman     With a victory over the number one team in 6A, the second highest scoring 6A player and a third place finish in district, the varsity basketball team made an...

The Eagles finished the 2016-2017 campaign with a 70-57 playoff loss to Lakeview Centennial in the first round of the playoffs to end with a 10-2 record in district and 15-16 overall. They were led by their three sophomore captains: Nikyla Green, Skye Dugan, and Noelle Yancy, who combined for 1,354 of the Eagles points this year. Photo by Madi Staggenborg

Early Finish at Playoffs for Lady Eagles

March 7, 2017

By Jacob RichmanOne season after the Lady Eagles made their run to the regional quarterfinal, the team looked very different. With a new coach and almost entirely new team with the exception of their three...

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